Lynn Watson was using the service, which runs between Newcastle Great Park, Regent Centre, Gosforth High Street and the city centre, to pick her granddaughter up from school when Jake serenaded her with John Legend’s ‘All of Me’.

Local musician and busker Jake Houlsby, 22, serenades passengers on the Great Park and Ride as part of the Go Zero campaign

Lynn said: “Having Jake play on the bus has been a real surprise, it’s certainly brightened up the journey.

“I think it’s a great idea and a good way of cheering the passengers up.”

Other passengers took to videoing Jake on their phones, including Norma Bell who was off to visit her dad.

Jake said: “I’ve played some unusual gigs but I think this is one of the most bizarre! I think the passengers enjoyed it and might like to see it again.

“Anything that can be done to encourage people to leave their cars at home and choose more sustainable ways to travel is a great thing for our city”.

Newcastle councillor Ged Bell said: “The Great Park and Ride is a great, cost effective way to get into the city centre and it helps make our city greener by reducing carbon emissions on our roads.”

Local musician and busker Jake Houlsby, 22, serenades passengers on the Great Park and Ride as part of the Go Zero campaign